Samvitha Pokharna

Experience

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  Freelance

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2020

  Freelance Designer

  Across various projects and clients, I've demonstrated my proficiency whiledelivering exceptional results. From startups to established businesses, I'vecollaborated with diverse clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously with akeen eye for detail and adherence to deadlines. My ability to adapt, communicateeffectively, and exceed expectations has been pivotal in building lasting relationshipsand achieving client satisfaction.

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  Tata Elxsi

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  User Experience Designer
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  The Banana Design Company

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Design Consultant

  As a member of the core team, I served as a design consultant for multiple projects across various clients of the company. My work spanned across different types of projects, including website design, mobile application design, and web application design.

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  EY

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Design Consultant
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  Accuknox

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

  As the lead of the design team, I oversee a diverse range of responsibilities, including conducting user research, defining user flows, managing and delegating tasks, setting targets for design sprints, leading brainstorming sessions, prototyping, reviewing designs, collaborating with the technical team, and engaging with stakeholders. Additionally, I am involved in strategic planning, aligning design initiatives with company goals, forecasting design trends, and shaping long-term design objectives. My role extends beyond day-to-day operations to encompass shaping the strategic vision of our design efforts and collaborating closely with product management teams to develop comprehensive product roadmaps. Show less

  • Lead Product Designer

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Product Designer

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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  Intellect (YC S21)

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Senior Product Designer

  As a Senior Product Designer, I craft innovative products, mentor junior designers, and maintain design systems. Collaborating across functions, I contribute to strategic planning, creating NPI decks, tracking metrics, and designing for diverse languages. Partnering with product management, I prioritize features and define requirements to align design work with company strategies, ensuring our products meet market demands and user needs efficiently.

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  World Of Oorja

  May 2024 - now

  Freelance Product Designer